RIVER ROYALE Ship Review

River Royal shown in Lyon. Photo courtesy of Uniworld River Cruises.

RIVER ROYALE Overview

Launched in 2006, Uniworld‘s 361-foot long River Royale whisks guests to some of the most fascinating ports in France, offering voyages that sail through Burgundy, Provence, Paris and Normandy. Featuring French Balcony staterooms and suites located on the Azure Deck, River Royale underwent yet another refurbishment just in time for the 2012 river cruise season.

RIVER ROYALE Staterooms

One of the Category 2 staterooms aboard River Royale. Photo courtesy of Uniworld Boutique River Cruises.

There are three stateroom categories aboard River Royale and one suite category. Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites have handcrafted Savoir® of England beds draped in 100% Egyptian cotton linens and European duvets, along with a menu of pillow choices.

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Comparing River Cruise Companies

Most river cruise vessels are the same length, the same width and they have the same number of decks. And many sail the same rivers on similar itineraries. But there are some key differentiators that can make or break your cruise, depending on what's included, and more often, what's not.

How To Choose Your River Cruise

Choosing a river cruise can be a source of consternation, confusion and frustration. In Europe alone there are more than two dozen navigable rivers and canals. Add the confluence of companies offering seemingly similar experiences and you might just end up feeling as though you’re going upriver without a paddle, so to speak.

Price Comparisons

Comparative 2018 pricing for river cruises in similar staterooms across all operators. Broken down by river and region. For comparison purposes, we looked for staterooms of equivalent sizes and features, namely those with French balconies or step-out balconies. Find out what you should be paying (or could be paying) for your river cruise.

My Live Reports From The Rivers

In 2017, I cruised on Crystal, Avalon, AmaWaterways, Viking, Scenic, CroisiEurope and Emerald Waterways. Read about these cruises (and check out the videos that my team and I produced) for inspiration of what might work for you. You can also read about my cruises from 2016 and 2015, from cruises on luxury hotel barges to river cruise ships plying the Rhine, Danube and more. You'll find a treasure trove of free resources to help you choose your cruise.